Happy Mermaid-1 Story Cottage on 30A-Fabulous Reviews-Short Walk to Beach

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6125 sq m

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Explore the area

Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Santa Rosa Beach10 min walk
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park8 min drive
30A Bike Trail10 min drive
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)30 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master Bedrom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Located between Seaside and Destin in beautiful Santa Rosa Beach, Happy Mermaid is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage that is part of a small neighborhood of only 75 cottage style homes called Old Florida Village, on the north side of 30A. A community pool directly across a private drive makes keeping tabs on those loved ones especially convenient and beach access is a short stroll (approximately 550 yards or .3 mile).

The property has a nice covered front porch that leads into the main living area which has a 40' flat screen HD TV, and DVD . Queen bedroom, 32' flat screen HD TV & private bath. Dining area seats 6. Kitchen has granite counter-tops, stainless appliances & small bar. Laundry room with stacked washer/dryer. There is bedroom with 2 twin beds & shared bath. Another queen bedroom with shared bath.

Covered back porch overlooks natural preserve with small lake.

Old Florida Village is just a short ten-minute drive to Silversands factory outlet mall as well as all the family and adult activities of Sandestin. Across the street is Goatfeathers, a great seafood restaurant, and other great restaurants, shopping boutiques, summer concerts, artist fairs and continuous entertainment options at gulf place which is just a short walk. The quaint villages of Grayton Beach, watercolor, and seaside are just 4-8 miles down the beach highway. Old Florida Village is ideally situated within a quarter mile of 2 public beach accesses with clean public facilities and plenty of parking.

Property manager

Dino DeNicola

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Pets are welcome. The pet fee is $100 per pet with

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Maximum of two cars allowed in driveway with overflow parking available for additional vehicles. No parking on grass or street.

Parking boats, campers, motorbikes, trailers or motorhomes are prohibited in the neighborhood.

Only licensed drivers can operate golf carts in the neighborhood

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Santa Rosa Beach, this cottage is by the sea. Silver Sands Premium Outlets and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and Santa Rosa Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Sundog Books and Sirens at the Beach. Jet skiing, kayaking and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.

Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

Santa Rosa Beach - 10 min walk
Blue Mountain Beach - 6 min drive
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park - 8 min drive
30A Bike Trail - 10 min drive
Grayton Beach State Park - 10 min drive

Getting around

Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

Blue Mountain Beach Creamery - 6 min drive
Stinky's Fish Camp - 5 min drive
The Perfect Pig - 14 min walk
Red Fish Taco - 6 min drive
98 Bar-B-Que - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Happy Mermaid-1 Story Cottage on 30A-Fabulous Reviews-Short Walk to Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Happy Mermaid-1 Story Cottage on 30A-Fabulous Reviews-Short Walk to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happy Mermaid-1 Story Cottage on 30A-Fabulous Reviews-Short Walk to Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Happy Mermaid-1 Story Cottage on 30A-Fabulous Reviews-Short Walk to Beach located?

This family-friendly Santa Rosa Beach cottage is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Santa Rosa Beach and South Walton Beaches. Blue Mountain Beach and Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Marcy G., Columbus, GA

23 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in Every Way

This was my mother’s fourth stay at The Happy Mermaid and I’m so glad we joined her this year! The cottage is clean, beautifully decorated and has everything we needed. I loved the location inside the gated community, super close to great restaurants, shopping and especially the beach. Will definitely be back soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

10 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful second visit to Happy Mermaid!

We had a wonderful second visit to Happy Mermaid, this time as a family of four! We loved the quiet of Old Florida Village and how close it is to the beach - even with a double stroller and beach cart it's an easy 10 minute walk over and so much quicker than trying to find parking. We spent lots of time at the pool and enjoying quiet mornings on the back porch looking over the beautiful pond and listening to the birds chirp. We were there over July 4th week and it was more crowded at the beaches then we've ever seen before, but thankfully Old Florida Village was still very quiet and peaceful. We love this beach escape and will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

13 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House, Cool Village & Convenient

We would definitely return to this property. The owner is very easy to work with, the house is well cared for and clean, and this neighborhood is a hidden gem off 30A with easy access to Santa Rosa beach and restaurants.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeff w., Marietta

2 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy Mermaid on 30A

We have been staying at rentals in this neighborhood for 10+ years. The Little Mermaid is perfect for two couples or someone with kids. Location to the pool is a quick walk across the street. Walking or driving to the beach access is less than ten minutes. Conveniently located close to shopping, restaurants and grocery store. The cottage was very clean and well kept. Will definitely book the Little Mermaid again! 5 STARS

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

23 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2nd Stay

The Happy Mermaid never disappoints! Our Mother/Daughter trip 2022 was fantastic. When we want to visit FL and bring our fur babies along this is the perfect spot. The house is so clean and kitchen has everything you need. It’s easy access to the beach, great restaurants and shopping. And right across the street from the pool. We rented a golf cart this time, which made it even easier to get around. We love Happy Mermaid and look forward to our next stay. ❤️❤️

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dino DeNicola

We first heard about this area by reading an article in Coastal Living magazine in 2010. We didn’t get a chance to visit until June 2012. We immediately fell in love with the area, particularly the sugar white sand beaches, and decided we had to have our own place in the area. By the end of the summer of 2012 we fell in love and purchased “Happy Mermaid”. It is our pleasure to offer our cottage as 'home' to vacationing families. We take great pride in our property and we are pleased when our guests have a wonderful experience staying in our home.

Why they chose this property

We selected 'Old Florida Village' because of its wonderful location and appeal to families! It is close to everything but not commercial or congested like the more urban areas. Traffic on 30-A is slow and easy! We hope it stays that way for a very long time.

What makes this property unique

As we mentioned earlier we take great care in our cottage and keep it impeccably maintained. It is wonderfully appointed and tastefully decorated. The cottage is immediately across the street from one of the two neighborhood pools. The best part is the cottage is within walking distance to two public beach accesses so you don’t have to worry about finding parking on those busy beach days.

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